Roof replacement cost in Davenport, IA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $5,600 – $11,500
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.75 – $5.55
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #160
- 1 = most expensive
Davenport homeowners pay roughly $5,600 to $11,500 to replace a roof at 2,000 sq ft of roof, or $2.75 to $5.55 per sq ft of roof (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Davenport is 8% lower. Roofers earn a median of $23.20 an hour in the Davenport area, 13% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Davenport, IA, standard level
$7,400 to $9,750
About $3.60 to $4.70 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 61% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,450 | $3,750 |
| Labor | $4,750 | $5,700 |
| Permits and fees | $200 | $340 |
| Total | $7,400 | $9,750 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Davenport, IA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,500 | $3,100 | $4,700 | 36% |
| Labor | $4,000 | $5,200 | $6,400 | 61% |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $270 | $450 | 3% |
| Total | $5,600 | $8,600 | $11,500 | 100% |
Where the Davenport price comes from
Labor is 61% of the midpoint bill here, against 61% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is roofers (85%), construction laborers (15%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Davenport the blended ratio comes out at 0.91.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Davenport metro is 94.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $3,100, compared with $3,300 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (89.1) and land at $90 to $450.
Davenport against nearby metros and the rest of Iowa
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Peoria is the priciest of the group at $11,200. Cedar Rapids is the cheapest at $8,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IAthis page | $5,600 – $11,500 | $8,600 | |
| Iowa City, IA60 miles | $5,550 – $11,400 | $8,500 | −1% |
| Peoria, IL65 miles | $7,650 – $14,800 | $11,200 | +31% |
| Dubuque, IA75 miles | $5,550 – $11,400 | $8,500 | −1% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA75 miles | $5,500 – $11,400 | $8,400 | −2% |
| Rockford, IL100 miles | $6,800 – $13,400 | $10,100 | +18% |
| Iowa (statewide) | $5,550 – $11,400 | $8,500 | −1% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Davenport comes in at #160 from the top. The priciest is Worcester, MA at $13,800; the cheapest is El Paso, TX at $7,200 (midpoints, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Statewide, Davenport is 1% above the Iowa figure.
Other Iowa metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $5,650 – $11,600 | $8,600 | level |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $5,500 – $11,400 | $8,400 | −2% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $5,550 – $11,400 | $8,500 | −1% |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $5,550 – $11,500 | $8,500 | −1% |
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $5,450 – $11,300 | $8,350 | −3% |
| Dubuque, IA | 58,470 jobs | $5,550 – $11,400 | $8,500 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Davenport's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Davenport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $5,650 – $11,700 | $8,700 | +1% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $5,350 – $11,100 | $8,250 | −4% |
| Lincoln, NE | 182,620 jobs | $5,450 – $11,300 | $8,350 | −2% |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 178,590 jobs | $5,550 – $11,500 | $8,550 | level |
When to schedule roof in Davenport
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Davenport (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Davenport (9 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Davenport gets about 36 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.8 inches in May). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 2.3 and 2.3 inches. The station averages about 13 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 14 | 1.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 34 | 18 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 29 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 61 | 39 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 73 | 51 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 61 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 64 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 62 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 76 | 53 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 42 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 48 | 30 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 35 | 20 | 1.6 | Cold |
Cost by quality level and size in Davenport
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Davenport wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$5,600 to $8,000
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$7,400 to $9,750
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$9,150 to $11,500
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,400 – $4,900 | $4,500 – $6,000 | $5,650 – $7,100 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,600 – $8,000 | $7,400 – $9,750 | $9,150 – $11,500 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,800 – $11,100 | $10,300 – $13,500 | $12,700 – $16,000 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $10,000 – $14,200 | $13,200 – $17,300 | $16,300 – $20,400 |
Why two Davenport quotes can differ
Tear-off
Removing the old roof is $1-$5 per sq ft depending on the material and number of layers (HomeGuide). Check that your quote includes it.
Permit
Roof replacement permits run $100-$500 depending on the location.
Shingle type
3-tab asphalt is $3-$5 per sq ft installed; architectural is $4-$6 (HomeGuide). Metal, tile and slate are separate projects with much higher ranges.
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Davenport is 0.91 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $23.20 an hour, which is 13% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.33 and $30.84 an hour. BLS counts 110 of them working in the area, 6.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $26.14 an hour, 15% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.74 and $33.98 an hour. About 1,320 work in the metro. That is 73.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the roofers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($30.84 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,400. At the 25th percentile ($22.33) it shrinks by about $160. The total moves by 16.2% or 1.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 180,450 jobs in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island area. That makes it the 128th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.12% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $22.33 | $23.20 | $30.84 | $26.65 | 0.87 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $21.74 | $26.14 | $33.98 | $22.66 | 1.15 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Davenport
Because every project leans on different trades, Davenport's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs +1% and metal roof −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,700 – $30,900 | −5% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,150 | −1% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,400 – $25,300 | level |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,050 | +1% |
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Roof replacement in Davenport: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Davenport?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,600 to $11,500 in the Davenport area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,400 to $9,750. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft of roof and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft of roof for roof in Davenport?
About $2.75 to $5.55 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $90 to $450 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Davenport or Iowa City?
Iowa City is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,500, which is 1% less than Davenport ($8,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Davenport?
About 61% at the midpoint, or $5,200 out of $8,600. Materials are 36% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Davenport?
$7,800 to $16,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Davenport?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $90 to $450 for fees in the Davenport area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Davenport expensive for roof compared with the rest of Iowa?
Davenport is 1% above the Iowa statewide estimate ($8,500 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Iowa; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Davenport?
The BLS median is $23.20 an hour in the Davenport area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.33 to $30.84.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Davenport?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,600 to $8,000 and premium work $9,150 to $11,500. Basic means: 3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof. Premium means: heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs.
+When is the best time to replace a roof in Davenport?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March and November are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Roof replacement near Davenport
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Roof Replacement Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = HomeGuide's asphalt shingle price of $80-$250 per roofing square (100 sq ft), i.e. $0.80-$2.50 per sq ft. The rest of the installed price covers roofer labor ($1.50-$3.00/sq ft), tear-off, disposal, underlayment and contractor overhead.